JP2021083648A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase game amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 can execute a big winning game that is advantageous to a player on the basis of the fact that a game ball that has won a second big winning port 35 (special winning port) that is opened in a small winning game passes through a specific area 39. When the small winning game is executed on the basis of a small winning in a time-saving state (privilege game state) in which the game ball can easily enter a second start port 21 (variable ball entry port) in which ease of game ball entry can be changed, the Pachinko game machine 1 terminates the time-saving state. The Pachinko game machine 1 can be controlled to be in the time-saving state when the small winning game is executed, even when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 or the game ball does not passe through the specific area 39 in the small winning game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot determination is performed, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game is executed, the gaming machine is put into a time-saving state (privilege gaming state) in which the game ball is easier to enter into the opening and closing opening than in the normal gaming state (non-time-saving state). May become.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-88993

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game with respect to the gaming machine in which the opening and closing opening may be in a gaming state in which the gaming ball is easier to enter than in the normal gaming state.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
Judgment means for performing judgment processing including judgment of whether to execute a small hit game that opens a special winning opening where a game ball can enter, and
Based on the result of the determination process, the small hit game executing means capable of executing the small hit game and the small hit game executing means.
A jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has won the special winning opening has passed through a specific area.
It is equipped with a game state control means that can control the privileged game state in which the game ball can easily enter the variable entrance port where the ease of entering the game ball can be changed.
The game state control means
When the small hit game is executed based on the result of the determination process in the privilege game state, the privilege game state is terminated.
It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to control the privileged gaming state regardless of whether the gaming ball passes or does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the display which is included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) It is a jackpot judgment table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small hit symbol type determination table. (D) It is a reach determination table. It is a judgment table of a big hit symbol type and a small hit symbol type, and is a table explaining the type of a big hit and a small hit. (A) It is a normal symbol hit detection table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) This is an opening pattern determination table for the electric chew. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving states. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a time saving state. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of the distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd big winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of a small hit. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the daytime background mode. (B) It is a figure which shows the background image of the night background mode. (C) It is a figure which shows the background image of the last chance background mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation in the variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in a variation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach in the variation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the battle reach (a kind of SP reach in a time saving state) in a variation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production development after a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the pending change notice which concerns on special figure 2. It is a lottery table of the pending change notice pertaining to the special figure 2. It is a judgment table of the big hit symbol type and the small hit symbol type which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, and is the table which explains the type of a big hit and a small hit. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. (A) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table which concerns on a modification example. (B) It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew which concerns on a modification example. (A) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state A according to the modification example. (B) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state B according to the modification example. (C) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state C according to the modification example. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the sky background mode set in the time saving state B. (B) It is a figure which shows the background image of the space background mode set in the time saving state C. (C) It is a figure which shows the remaining number display of a special aspect.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine A pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view in the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses. There is. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down is formed so as to be surrounded by the rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). A plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding the game ball are projected in the game area 3.

An image display device 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, the variable display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later will be displayed. There is an effect symbol display area to perform. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right display area. Each of the production symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". In addition, if there is a loss, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a loose stitch (missing stitch) such as "263". In addition, when a small hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined small hit result (which can be set arbitrarily, and may be doublet or loose). This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the display area of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of effect symbol combination is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and when a big hit or a small hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped with a special roll including a predetermined special symbol. It may be displayed.

The image display device 7 includes, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect") using the effect pattern as described above, the jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, and the jackpot effect. A demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the effect hold 9A (hold icon 9A) is displayed according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later, or according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later. There is an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B (hold icon 9B). Due to the display of the effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later and the second displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b (see FIG. 3). It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decoration body 10, a stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged above the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting port 20 (an example of a ball entry port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening, a fixed entry opening, or a first entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 (an example of a ball entry port) is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entry opening, or a second entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) having a first large winning opening (another special winning opening) 30 is provided. ) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state).

Further, on the right side of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) provided with the second large winning opening (corresponding to the special winning opening) 35. ) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is of an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second special winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged. Further, the second prize-winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It includes a member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage allowable state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. It takes a second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol described above is called a one-kind jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-kind jackpot. In addition, a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 1 jackpot is called a type 1 jackpot game, and a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 2 jackpot is called a type 2 jackpot game. In addition, a type 1 jackpot is also called a direct hit jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second starting port 21 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged in this way, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening. Aim to win 35.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second prize-winning device 36 are unitized, and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. Further, the fixed winning device 19 and the first large winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, indicators 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. On the display group 40, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol (an example of the identification symbol, special diagram 2) for variably displaying the first special symbol (an example of the identification symbol, special diagram 1) are variably displayed. A second special symbol display 41b and a normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying a normal symbol (normal symbol) are included. Further, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol indicator 41a (first special figure hold, special figure 1 hold), and a second special symbol display 43a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored operation hold (second special figure hold, special figure 2 hold) of the symbol display 41b is included.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be opened with an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern is set according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game is performed to open the second large winning opening 35. The opening patterns of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the big hit game and the small hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. In addition, when a small hit (one of multiple types of small hits described later) is won, the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left are lit, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". Display the small hit symbol. In addition, in the case of loss (one of multiple types of loss described later), a loss pattern in which only the rightmost LED is lit is displayed, such as "●●●●●●● ○". .. In addition, as one of the lost symbols, a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the variation display mode is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED lights up. The mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (judgment information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 21, the first special figure is held. 2 As a special figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holdings that can be stored in each special figure holding storage unit 85, and the upper limit values (upper limit storage number, upper limit holding number) in this embodiment are "4" in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a. , The second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is "4".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. ..

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special drawing holding indicator 43b are composed of four LEDs. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In addition, this pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gate when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. When there is a passage to 28, the normal symbol random number is not acquired based on the passage. That is, the configuration is such that the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is not stored. It should be noted that the normal drawing hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a normal figure hold indicator that displays the number of stored normal figure hold.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit 99 includes at least a sub control board 90, and can control various effects using the effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, etc.). It should be.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

Further, the power supply board 150 is provided with a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 152 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84 of the game control microcomputer 81, which will be described later. The RAM clear switch 152 is provided on the power supply board 150 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 152 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like who can open the game machine frame 50 can operate the game machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 152 is an operation means that cannot be operated by a player. The RAM clear switch 152 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 152 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 81. The state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed is referred to as an ON state of the RAM clear switch 152, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed is referred to as an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 152.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the ordinary winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second special winning device 36.

Further, the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, the normal symbol display 42, the first special symbol hold indicator 43a, and the second special symbol hold indicator 43b are connected to the main control board 80. Has been done. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. A prize ball payout device 120 and a card unit 135 (which are installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enable ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) are connected to the payout control board 110. At the same time, the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. And pay out the ball rental. The prize balls and rental balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on a command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the above. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the board movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 15, and controls the operation of the panel movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the panel movable body 15. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

Note that FIGS. 4 and 5 are only functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Main games in the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a special figure-related random number based on a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. As shown in FIG. 6A, the special figure-related random numbers include a jackpot random number, a symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number. The jackpot random number is used for determining whether a jackpot is correct or not and whether a small hit is correct or not. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The symbol type random number is used for determining the type of a big hit symbol and determining the type of a small hit symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 199.

Further, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the variation effect indicating the result when the result of the hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the production symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Random numbers are also called judgment information.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a normal symbol random number (winning random number) shown in FIG. 6B based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot by determining the jackpot random number acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A). And, it is decided whether or not it is a small hit. As shown in FIG. 7A, a lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 20 and the second special symbol (special drawing) based on the winning of the second starting port 21. In the lottery of 2), the winning probability of the big hit is the same, but the winning probability of the small hit is different. In the lottery of the special figure 1, the winning probability of the small hit is about 1/20, and in the lottery of the special figure 2, the winning probability of the small hit is about 1/7. That is, the lottery of special figure 2 is easier to win a small hit than the lottery of special figure 1.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (B). In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" is decided at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is decided at a rate of 50%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is decided at a rate of 100%. If the type of the winning jackpot symbol is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot in the one-class jackpot game and the setting regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small hit symbol has been won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the small hit symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (C). In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_small hit symbol a" is decided at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" is decided at a rate of 70%, and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" is decided at a rate of 30%. When the type of the winning small hit symbol is different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small hit game and the two kinds of big hit games and the setting regarding the game state after the big hit game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the game is lost, the pachinko game machine 1 determines whether or not to reach the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variation effect by determining the reach random number according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. 7 (D). To determine. The probability of being determined to have reach differs depending on whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state described later. There is a higher probability that it will be determined that there is reach when the time is not shortened than when the time is shortened.

Next, the types of big hits and the types of small hits will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (lottery of special figure 1 and lottery of special figure 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The jackpot symbol includes "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", "special figure 1_big hit symbol B", and "special figure 2_big hit symbol C". Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The small hit symbol includes "special figure 1_small hit symbol a", "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c". When it is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", that is, when it is "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

When a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. A "big hit game" to open is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game, and the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (interval after closure).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a jackpot is won (that is, if a jackpot of one type is won), a jackpot game (one-class jackpot game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by lottery of the first special symbol (special diagram 1). , There is one type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B". In addition, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_big hit symbol C".

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one. Yes, its maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. When the "big hit symbol A" and the "big hit symbol B" are won, the game state after the big hit game is a "time saving state" in which winning the electric chew 22 is easier than in the normal game state (non-time saving state). However, in the time saving state based on the "big hit symbol A", the time saving number is set to 1 time, and in the time saving state after the big hit game based on the "big hit symbol B", the time saving number is set to 6 times. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. The details of the gaming state will be described later.

Further, "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol C" is a 10R jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. When the "big hit symbol C" is won, the game state after the big hit game is the "time reduction state", and the number of time reductions is set to 6.

In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. If a game ball wins a prize in the second big prize opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big prize device 36, the big hit is won, and then the first one. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing through the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. In this specification, a big hit game and a small hit game may be referred to as a special game. In the special game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened a plurality of times in one round.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there is only one type of small hit symbol (small hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 1, and special figure 2 There are two types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by the lottery. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_small hit symbol a". Further, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility that "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" will be won.

The "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, the "small hit symbol b" and the "small hit symbol c" are small hits that can always pass through V. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit game is executed from the small hit winning based on the lottery of the special figure 1 except in the irregular case. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37. This point will be described in detail later.

In the small hit game based on each type of small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, it takes about 4.6 seconds for the "small hit symbol a" and 0.008 seconds for the "small hit symbol b" and the "small hit symbol c". The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol is that the second big winning opening 35 is opened to the distribution member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. This is to change the timing. As a result, a passing open pattern that allows V to pass during the execution of the small hit game and a non-passing open pattern that does not allow V passage (including substantially) during the execution of the small hit game are created. .. The details of the opening pattern for passing and the opening pattern for non-passing will be described later.

Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. To. Specifically, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol a", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 5th round, with the maximum opening time being 29.5 seconds. Then, from the 6th R to the 11th R, the first large winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R with the maximum opening time set to 0.1 seconds. That is, the 2 types of big hit games of 4R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of these two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "non-time saving state". However, since the "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big hit game is not executed except in an irregular case. In the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol a", the game state after the end of the small hit game when V passage does not occur is the "non-time saving state".

Further, in the two-kind big hit game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol b", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 11th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. That is, a two-kind jackpot game of 10R is substantially executed. In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol c", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd to the 5th R, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds, and 6R. From the eyes to the 11th R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the 2 types of big hit games of 4R are substantially executed. The game state after the execution of the two-kind big hit game based on the "small hit symbol b" and the "small hit symbol c" is controlled to the "time saving state". In either case, the number of time reductions is set to 6.

Here, in the present embodiment, even if V passage does not occur in the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol b" or the "small hit symbol c", the game state after the end of the small hit game is changed to the "time saving state". Be controlled. Then, the number of time reductions in this case is set to 6 times regardless of which small hit symbol is triggered, as in the case of passing through V. This is done for the following reasons. That is, in the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol b" or the "small hit symbol c", if the game is progressing normally, V passage is always generated, but in the unlikely event that the ball is jammed. If the V passage cannot be generated due to poor firing or poor firing, the disadvantage of the player is significant. Therefore, only the privilege of controlling the time saving state is given to the player as in the case of passing V. In other words, in this embodiment, when a specific symbol (small hit symbol b or small hit symbol c) is won as a result of the special drawing lottery, the jackpot game is not executed and the time is controlled to be shortened. There is. This point is one of the features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. The small hit symbol b is an example of the first small hit stop mode, and the small hit symbol c is an example of the second small hit stop mode.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state. The non-time saving state is also referred to as a normal gaming state. When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a non-time saving state (normal gaming state). The time saving state is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state.

In detail, as shown in FIG. 9A, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, it is not determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, but it is determined to be almost a hit in the ordinary symbol lottery in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated.

Further, in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 9B, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates.

Further, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 9C, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 seconds each time in the non-time saving state, but is 2 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 operates.

Further, in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 9C, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-time-saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state, but twice in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

Under the circumstances where the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, these Compared to the case where the function is not activated, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently, and the game ball is frequently won in the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating (that is, the time saving state) is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating (that is, the non-time saving state) is also referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called a non-electric support control state. The time saving state (high base state) corresponds to the "privilege game state".

In the time saving state (high base state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 It suffices that the operation makes it easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not operating.

In the time saving state, the variable display of the special symbol of the predetermined maximum number of executions is executed, the big hit game is executed by winning the big hit, or the small hit game is executed by winning the small hit. Ends with. The upper limit execution number (time reduction number) of the variation display (special symbol variation) of the special symbol in the time reduction state is determined based on the type of the special symbol that triggered the control of the time reduction state. In this embodiment, the number of time reductions may be set to 1 time or 6 times (see FIG. 8).

In the time saving state (high base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time saving state (low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed in order to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

Next, the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation pattern) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that differs between the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 10 and 11). The special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 11) in the time-saving state is a table in which a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is more easily selected than the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 10) in the non-time reduction state.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 11) for the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 30 seconds (any of P31 to P33) is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2. When these fluctuation patterns are selected, a fluctuation effect accompanied by battle reach, which will be described later, is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, since it is possible to store up to four special figure 2 hold (second special figure hold), after the end of the time saving state, the variable display of special figure 2 based on the remaining special figure 2 hold is displayed. Is executed. At that time, as shown in the column of the special figure 2 of FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 50 seconds (any of P21 to P23) is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2. When these fluctuation patterns are selected, a fluctuation effect accompanied by a final battle reach, which will be described later, is executed. Both the battle reach and the final battle reach are a kind of so-called SP reach.

4. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special figure change based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as big hit random number) acquired by the start prize (winning to the start opening). This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the starting prize before the winning / failing judgment immediately before the start of (variation display of special symbols). In this embodiment, as a look-ahead effect, it is possible to execute a hold change notice that displays the hold icon 9B according to the special figure 2 in a special mode different from the normal mode. This point will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 12, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes lottery result information of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. The lottery result information in the case of a small hit also includes information on the type of the small hit symbol (whether the small hit symbol a, the small hit symbol b, or the small hit symbol c). Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. It should be noted that what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be changed as appropriate. For example, the start winning command may include information on the type of jackpot symbol or information on fluctuation patterns. The start winning command corresponds to the look-ahead determination information.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 30. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 6 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of each winning opening is set to a predetermined value, for example, 2 balls in the case of the second starting opening 21. However, the number of prize balls to be set according to the winning of each winning opening can be changed as appropriate.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 6 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005)). After the end of), it is performed in both the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), the distribution member control process (S107), and the specific area, which will be described later, The sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), it passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 6A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (FIG. 4). It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command identification process (S207), based on the random number value group stored in step S206, the second start winning command identification table shown in FIG. 12 is used to obtain the second start winning command (an example of pre-reading determination information and winning information). Say). Identifying the start winning command corresponds to a look-ahead determination. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the second start winning command is referred to in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E2H01H" is specified as. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 01H)).

The classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). In addition, the classification of random numbers by symbol type allows the type of small hit symbol to be distinguished (see FIG. 7 (C)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the second start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified.

Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 9000 and the symbol type random number value is 0 to 139, it is determined to be the small hit symbol b, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be the small hit winning). The second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 03H) indicating the small hit winning information to be scheduled and the type of the small hit symbol is "small hit symbol b") is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 9000 and the symbol type random number value is 140 to 199, it is determined to be the small hit symbol c, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be the small hit winning). The second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 04H) indicating the small hit winning information to be scheduled and the type of the small hit symbol is "small hit symbol c") is specified.

In addition, if the jackpot random number value is 9001 to 65249, it is determined to be a loss, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss), the second start winning command (lower) The value of the command is 09H).

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information that specifies the type of command (being a start winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). The hexadecimal two-digit lower command is the lottery result information. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208). In this embodiment, when the second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 90, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes a pending change notice that can suggest the expectation of small hit winning as a look-ahead effect. Sometimes.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4) according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command identification process (S213), based on the random number value group stored in step S212, the first start winning command (an example of pre-reading determination information, both winning information) is used using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Say). Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is referred to in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E1H01H" is specified as.

Similar to the case of the second start winning command described above, the classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). In addition, the classification of random numbers by symbol type allows the type of small hit symbol to be distinguished (see FIG. 7 (C)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the first start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 3300 and the symbol type random number value is 0 to 199, it is determined as the small hit symbol a, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is determined to be the small hit winning). The first start winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) indicating the small hit winning information to be scheduled and the type of the small hit symbol is "small hit symbol a") is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 3301 to 65249, it is determined to be a loss, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the loss information to be determined to be a loss), the first start winning command ( The value of the lower command is 09H).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is waiting for change (S221). The normal symbol change waiting state is a state in which the normal symbol change display is not being executed or the auxiliary game is not being executed. If the normal symbol is not waiting for change (NO in S221), this process ends immediately, but if the normal symbol is waiting for change (YES in S221), the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222) is performed. In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 17 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed (from the start to the end of the stop time of the normal symbol) (S302). If the stop display of the normal symbol is not displayed (NO in S302), it is subsequently determined whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol is being displayed (S303). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol random number before the hit determination acquired in step S222 described above is stored (S304). If there is no memory of the normal symbol random number (NO in S304), this process ends.

If the normal symbol random number is stored in step S304 (YES in S304), the hit determination process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time saving state (see the column of the non-time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 9A). However, if it is in the time-saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the time-saving state (see the column of the time-saving state in the table shown in FIG. 9A). Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination process is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "lost", the data corresponding to the "normal lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal hit symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 9 (B), if the game state is a non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 10 seconds. Select a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 2 seconds is selected.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). Along with this, a normal symbol fluctuation start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S311), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set on the sub-control board 90 (S313), and the stop time of the normal symbol (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 9B) is set. (S314) Finish this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S302 (YES in S302), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S314 has elapsed (S315), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S316)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, in the non-time saving state, an opening pattern for the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 9C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if the time saving state is in progress, an opening pattern for the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 9C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S317 (S318).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S301 described above (YES in S301), then it is determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S319), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S320).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 18 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and the "special operation status" is divided into each of these stages. 1,2,3,4,5 ”are assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904), and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the number of random number counter values has already been reached. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ), The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1005). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1009). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, if a small hit is won in the lottery based on the second special figure reservation, the small hit game can always pass through the specific area 39. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 20 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the second special figure hold) of the RAM 84. Read the counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7 (A)) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values "65250" to "65535" (see FIG. 7A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 7 (B). The jackpot symbol type (big hit type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot symbol type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (B)) corresponding to the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the process is completed (S1106). ..

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "9000" (FIG. 7 (A)). (Refer to the column of special figure 2). Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "3300" (the special figure of FIG. 7A). See column 1). The probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of special figure 2 than in the lottery of special figure 1. More specifically, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is about 1/20, while the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/7.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. 7 (C) ) Is used to determine the small hit symbol type (small hit type) based on the small hit symbol type determination table (S1109). After determining the small hit symbol type (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the small hit symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 and processed (S1110). To finish. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "loss", so the special symbol stop symbol data according to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84. Then (S1113) finishes the process.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether or not the game state is a non-time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is OFF) is determined. Judge (S1301).

If it is in a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), refer to the table for medium jackpot in non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 10), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1). ) To select the variation pattern (S1303). As shown in FIG. 10, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

A variation effect is associated with the variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 10). Here, the SP reach (super reach) is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than the normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the expectation that the jackpot game is executed (the jackpot expectation) is higher than the normal reach. The rate is set. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1302, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the table for small and medium-sized hits in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the small hit in the table shown in FIG. 10). (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is a loss, so it is subsequently determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value. (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7 (D), the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "11" in the time saving state and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1310), that is, in the case of loss with reach, the table for loss with reach during the non-time saving state (the table for loss with reach among the tables shown in FIG. 10) The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (corresponding part) (S1311).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1310), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the table for loss without reach during the non-time saving state (the table shown in FIG. 10 without reach loss). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to) (S1312).

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), the same fluctuation pattern is selected regardless of whether step S1311 is executed or step S1312 is executed (see the special figure 2 and the column of loss in FIG. 10). This is because the reach effect of "final battle reach" is always executed when the special figure 2 changes in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation display of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is performed based on the special figure 2 hold remaining when the time saving state ends. Therefore, the final battle reach indicates whether or not a jackpot (1st class jackpot or 2nd class jackpot) can be won based on this special figure 2 hold (maximum 4 pieces). The fluctuation effect including the final battle reach is executed with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds.

Further, in the case of loss without reach in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the non-time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, when it is determined to be the time saving state, according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state shown in FIG. Select a variation pattern (S1314). The process related to the selection of the fluctuation pattern in the time saving state is performed in the same flow as in the non-time saving state except that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to is made into a table corresponding to the time saving state (see FIG. 11).

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), the same fluctuation pattern is selected regardless of whether the loss is with reach or without reach (see the column of special figure 2 and loss in FIG. 11). This is because the reach effect of "battle reach" is always executed when the special figure 2 changes in the time saving state. In the time saving state, the variation display of the special figure 2 is mainly performed instead of the variation display of the special figure 1. Therefore, the battle reach indicates whether or not a jackpot (1st class jackpot or 2nd class jackpot) can be won based on the variable display of Special Figure 2. The variable effect including the battle reach is executed with a variable time of 30 seconds.

By the way, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) in the time saving state according to the special figure 1, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of reserved balls "2" to "4". Work at the time. That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. In addition, the probability that a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time will be selected when the jackpot is won is lower than in the non-time saving state. That is, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1320), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1320 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 10). And FIG. 11) is determined (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIGS. 10 and 11) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), the game state management process described later is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607. If it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. .. As a result, the non-time saving state (low base state) is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. Absent.

After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1607), and the jackpot game opening is started (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. The opening pattern set (data set according to the opening pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1612), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1614, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1613) and the process proceeds to step S1614. .. As a result, it is controlled to a non-time saving state (low base state) during the execution of the small hit game. In this embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 opened in the small hit game is arranged downstream of the electric chew 22 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, in order to control the non-time saving state when starting the small hit game, the game ball heading for the second big winning opening 35 wins the electric chew 22 and wins the second big winning opening 35. It makes sense to prevent it from disappearing.

After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1614), and the small hit game opening is started (S1615). Following step S1615, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1616). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1617), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the same time as the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member 71 will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1618), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the game state management process (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1710, and if it is ON, the process proceeds to step S1710. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S1702), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". (S1703). If it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1710, and if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S1704) and the process proceeds to step S1710. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to either "1" or "6" at the time of transition to the time saving state (see FIG. 8).

In step S1710, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM 84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current gaming state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the winning jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the jackpot has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first large winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game becomes the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (see FIG. 8). ) Has passed) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first prize opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 8) is set and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed. Then (S2013), if the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), the game state setting process (S2017) described later is performed to end this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the hit symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the big hit game this time is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a trigger (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If this determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104, but if the determination result is YES, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2102), and the number of time reductions (see FIG. 8) according to the type of winning symbol is set to the time reduction counter. Set (S2103) and proceed to step S2104. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state (high base state). In the time saving state, the end condition of either that the special figure fluctuation of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time saving number of times) is performed, that the next big hit game is executed, or that the small hit game is executed is satisfied. Ends with.

In step S2104, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM 84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current gaming state.

[Special Electric Accessory Processing 2 (Small Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 2 is a process for executing a small hit game that opens the second large winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second large winning device 36 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second large winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S2304).

If the second major winning opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of winnings in the second major winning opening 35 has reached the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the second major winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second major winning opening 35 (Fig. 8). As shown, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has passed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small hit end flag is set (S2309), and this process is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 28, the predetermined time after the closing of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) is It is determined whether or not the elapse has passed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. The time of the interval after closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag that is turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 30) described later.

If the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2314) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2315) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. Set the operation status to "4" (S2316). Then, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S2317), and the jackpot opening is started (S2318). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON in step S2313 (NO in S2313), the 2nd kind jackpot game is not executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2320) and the special operation status is changed. Set to "1" (S2321). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the small hit game executed this time is based on the "small hit symbol b" or the "small hit symbol c" (S2322). If this determination result is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2323) and the time saving counter value is set to "6" (S2324). Then, a game state command including information on the current game state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2325). By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current gaming state. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2322 is NO, the small hit game executed this time is based on the "small hit symbol a", so that processing such as turning on the time saving flag is not performed. Finish the process immediately.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol b" is executed or when the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol c" is executed, V passage does not occur. However, the number of time reductions is controlled to 6 times. That is, in this embodiment, when these small hit games are executed, a certain profit (profit related to the time saving state) is guaranteed to the player even if the V passage cannot be generated. ing.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 14). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 23), so the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 23) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( S2502) is performed, and the V validity period setting process (S2503) is performed.

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small hit game. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, the passage is controlled to the allowed passage state (the state shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2) for 4600 ms. This is called V opening. Then, the passage blocking state is controlled for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection as valid when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is performed. As shown in FIG. 34 (d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) to the elapse of a predetermined time. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific region 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled in the passage allowable state). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and V is valid when it is time to enable the specific area 39 based on the timekeeping using the timer. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, the total operating time (7608 ms) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502. It is determined whether or not 34 (c))) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then this process is completed.

Here, based on FIG. 34, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hit game will be described. In this embodiment, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (e) as opening patterns of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Note that FIG. 34A shows the timing of the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 34 (b) is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special FIG. That is, it is an open pattern selected when "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" (see FIG. 8) are won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern capable of passing through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this passage opening pattern closes the second major winning opening 35 for 8 ms, then opens the second major winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second major winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second prize opening 35. Upon opening the V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 34 (e) is an opening pattern selected when "special drawing 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 8) is won in the lottery of special drawing 1. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this non-passing open pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 4568ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 1440ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 4568 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 1440 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 34 (e) and 34 (c)). The period in which the V opening of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second special winning opening 35 coincide with each other is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second special winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if the game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. There is. Therefore, when this opening pattern is selected, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 34, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is executed in one of the two open patterns according to the type of the small hit symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second special winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, a small hit game (special 2V passing small hit in FIG. 34 (b)) capable of passing through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35, and at what timing the second large winning opening It is possible to perform a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 34 (e)) that cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if the player wins 35.

In this embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entered in the second large winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the second large winning device is used. 36 The number of game balls discharged to the outside is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as an outlet sensor that counts the number of game balls ejected to the outside of the second special winning device 36. Then, at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, when both count values do not match, an error notification is performed. After closing the second special winning opening 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it is possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbol after the second large winning opening 35 is closed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 14). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 29). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 34 (d).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), and the V passage command is set (S2604) to end the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is completed without performing the processes of steps S2603 and S2604. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass (pass of the specific area 39).

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. The counter, timer, flag, buffer, etc. that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the program of the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 31 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the process at power-on according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the CPU 92 is set, the SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing the interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, interrupts are disabled (S4002) and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process (S4004), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a (display unit) according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 100. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light through the substrate 107 (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the board movable body 15 is operated (various movable body effects are executed by the operation). To do. In this way, various effects (variable effect, hold effect, movable body effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other advance notice effect, opening effect associated with special game, open game effect, ending effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode Control, etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94. This receive interrupt processing is executed in preference to other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 32, the input process (S4101), the light emission data output process (S4102), the movable body control process (S4103), and the watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a, is detected, and a command is set or production data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 are made to emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data (lamp data) is output to the lamp control board 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, it is driven in order to perform a movable body effect of operating a movable body such as the board movable body 15 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a movable body effect of operating the board movable body 15 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 33, the receive command analysis process (S4201), the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), and the effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. ..

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and processing according to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, set of command, etc.) is performed. .. In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created and output to the voice control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in the reception command analysis process (S4201) that it has received the fluctuation start command, it fluctuates based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command as the fluctuation start command reception processing. The effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the effect is selected, the information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and the variation effect start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), a sub-variation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and a fluctuation production start command corresponding to the sub-variation pattern is selected. Is set in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. It should be noted that the flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect basically includes other effects such as a special game-related effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, a so-called advance notice effect due to the change, and an effect mode control. It is the same.

7. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 35. As shown in FIG. 35, first, in the non-time saving state (normal game state), the game is advanced by left-handed, aiming for a big hit winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 1.

When a big hit is won in the lottery of special figure 1, if the type of big hit symbol is "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", after the big hit game of 4R, the number of time reductions shifts to one time reduction state (Fig. 8). Further, if the type of the jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B", after the jackpot game of 4R, the time reduction state shifts to the time reduction state of 6 times (see FIG. 8).

In the short time state, the game is advanced by right-handed, aiming for a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 (a big hit based on the passage of the specific area 39 from the small hit winning or a direct hit big hit). If the number of time reductions is set to 1, the lottery for special figure 2 may be received for the total number of time reductions "1" and the maximum number of stored numbers "4" for holding special figure 2 (that is, 5 times). It will be possible. That is, after the time is shortened, a prize is generated in the second starting port 21, the first lottery of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are started, and then the special figure 2 is displayed during the variable display. By accumulating four holds in FIG. 2, the lottery of special figure 2 based on the hold in special figure 2 can be received up to four times after the time saving state ends and the state becomes non-time saving.

In addition, when the number of time reductions is set to 6, the lottery for special figure 2 is received for the total number of time reductions "6" and the upper limit storage number "4" for holding special figure 2 (that is, 10 times). It becomes possible. In this embodiment, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/7. Therefore, it is easier to execute the next jackpot game (so-called consecutive villas) when the number of time reductions shifts to the time reduction state of 6 times than when the number of time reductions shifts to the time reduction state of 1 time. I can say. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured so that when a small hit is won based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the big hit game is always executed as long as the game is played correctly. (See FIG. 34).

In the lottery of special figure 2, when two kinds of big hits are won after winning a small hit, if the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", the number of time reductions will be reduced after the big hit game of 10R. It shifts to the time saving state of 6 times (see FIG. 8). Further, if the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol c", after the big hit game of 4R, the time reduction state shifts to the time reduction state of 6 times (see FIG. 8). In addition, in the lottery of special figure 2, when the direct hit jackpot is won (when "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is won), after the big hit game of 10R, the number of time reductions shifts to the time reduction state of 6 times. (See FIG. 8). As described above, at the start of the small hit game or the big hit game, the time saving flag is turned off and the time saving state ends.

Here, in the small hit game based on "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" and the small hit game based on "special figure 2_small hit symbol c", when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (V non). In the case of passing), the jackpot game is not executed, but the time saving state shifts to the time saving state where the number of time saving times is 6 times (see FIG. 8). Therefore, even if a small hit is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, even if the game does not proceed normally and V passage cannot be generated, the game will be in a non-time saving state. The game will be played in a time-saving state with the same number of time-saving times as when V passage occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the V-passage is not generated in the small hit game, the chance variation of the same number of times as the case where the V-passage is generated can be obtained. It should be noted that the chance fluctuation refers to a fluctuation in which it is substantially easier to acquire a jackpot game than the fluctuation shown in Special Figure 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play from being significantly impaired.

As long as the small hit or the direct hit big hit is continuously won in the lottery of the special figure 2, the state advantageous to the player mainly in the lottery of the special figure 2 (the state where it is easy to win the big hit) continues. If the time saving state ends and all the remaining special figure 2 hold (remaining hold of special figure 2) at that time is also lost, the game will return to the game mainly for the lottery of special figure 1. ..

8. Production example in this embodiment 8-1. Effect mode Next, an example of effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 43. First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is a mode of effect using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. If the effect mode is different, for example, a character or item displayed on the image display device 7. The background image and the like are different, and the variable effect using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

The effect mode of this embodiment includes a daytime background mode in which a normal daytime background image shown in FIG. 36A is displayed, a nighttime background mode in which a nighttime background image shown in FIG. 36B is displayed, and FIG. 36. A last chance background mode is included in which the special daytime background image shown in (C) (a background image in which a normal daytime background image and a flame effect image are combined) is displayed.

The daytime background mode (FIG. 36 (A)) is an effect mode set when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" in the non-time saving state. That is, it is an effect mode that is set in a non-time saving state and a state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 1.

The night background mode (FIG. 36 (B)) is an effect mode set when the number of time reductions is controlled to 1 or 6 times. In the time saving state, the game is advanced with the aim of winning the second starting port 21 by hitting right, so in the night background mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 notifies that the game should be played by hitting right. The hit notification image RI is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. Further, in the night background mode, in order to suggest the end time of the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining number display ZI indicating the remaining number of time saving times at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The remaining number display ZI is also referred to as an end time suggestion display. The value of the remaining number display ZI is updated according to the variable display of the special figure 2.

The last chance background mode (FIG. 36 (C)) is set when the time saving state ends without winning a big hit or a small hit, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0". This is the production mode. That is, it is an effect mode that is set when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is not "0" in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, when the time saving state ends without winning a big hit or a small hit, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is configured to be "4" which is the upper limit storage number. Therefore, when the time saving state ends without winning either the big hit or the small hit, it will be controlled to the last chance background mode. During the last chance background mode, the special figure 2 hold is exhausted, so the player can still aim for a big hit with a high probability. Therefore, the last chance background mode, like the night background mode, functions as an effect suggesting that the player is in a more advantageous state than the day background mode. In the non-time saving state, when all the fluctuations of the special figure 2 based on the special figure 2 hold are completed without winning the big hit or the small hit, the mode shifts to the daytime background mode.

8-2. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the big hit determination and the small hit determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the reach determination). The variation effect is executed based on the result of the above and the result of the variation pattern determination). In the variation effect, on the display screen 7a, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed so as to be superimposed on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the effect stops after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R change. That is, after the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed over the variation time of the special symbol, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

8-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 37 (A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the display screen 7a is divided into three horizontally, and the left effect is formed on each of the left side, the center, and the right side. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol 8L when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), a small symbol area 50c is provided in one section (upper left portion) at the left end of the upper end portion of the display screen 7a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be hidden during the variable effect, whereas the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 function as symbols that supplement the roles of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In FIG. 37 (A), the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The normal fluctuation pachinko gaming machine 1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the fluctuation production. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the fluctuation display of the special symbol has started.

When the variable display of the special symbol is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the special symbol variation display is awaited, FIG. 37 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "loss variation" (variation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. 37 (C-1), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol are displayed. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from that of 8R, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose stitch) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (variation of loss with reach whose loss is indicated by normal reach), FIG. 37 (C-2). As shown in the above, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and the reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform N reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 38 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol 8C gradually changes. Decelerate to. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 38 (C-1), the effect symbol 8L is in a stop mode (so-called loose stitch) suggesting loss. , 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by normal reach), a jackpot is suggested as shown in FIG. 38 (C-2). The stop is displayed in the stop mode (so-called doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R suggesting loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" or "non-reach lost stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to. It is called "reach loose eyes" or "reach lost eyes". How to combine the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each that makes up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "2.1.2", "5,4,5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91. Also, how to combine the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that constitute the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

8-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), a special effect for SP reach is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by SP reach), FIG. 39 (C). As shown in -1), a success effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands up as a hero) is performed on the display screen 7a, and a victory effect is performed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R stop and display in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a big hit. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation" (change in reach loss indicated by SP reach), the loss is as shown in FIG. 39 (C-2). (For example, the display that the enemy character wins the battle and stands up, the defeat production) is performed, and the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) that suggests a loss. Stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate. In this embodiment, the effect shown in FIG. 39 is executed as the SP reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state.

8-2-5. Fluctuation effect based on the lottery of special figure 2 Next, the variation effect based on the lottery of special figure 2 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes "battle reach" regardless of whether the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss in the time saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 is accompanied by battle reach when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is “P31”, “P32”, or “P33”. Perform a variable effect. The battle reach is executed after the N reach in the variable production.

The battle reach is a reach effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character (first enemy character) battle each other. Specifically, in the battle reach, first, an image or the like showing that the ally character and the enemy character will play against each other is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 40 (A)). Then, an image showing how the ally character and the enemy character are attacking and defending is displayed on the display screen 7a (not shown), and an image showing that the ally character attacks the enemy character before the winning branch. Is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 40 (B)).

If the battle reach is executed based on the jackpot fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP031") or the small hit fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP032"), the hit is suggested after the production of FIG. 40 (B). As a success effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image in which the ally character is pleased and a background image G80 for success) indicating that the ally character has won the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and a production pattern is displayed. 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with "Zoro eyes" indicating a hit (FIG. 40 (C)). Then, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "doublet" (FIG. 40 (D)).

On the other hand, if the battle reach is executed based on the loss fluctuation (special figure fluctuation pattern "THP033"), after the production shown in FIG. 40 (B), as a failure production (loss production) suggesting that the character is lost. A defeat image (including an image in which the ally character is sad and a background image G81 for failure) indicating that the ally character has been defeated by eating the counter of the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, The 8R is temporarily stopped and displayed with a "reach lost eye" suggesting a loss (FIG. 40 (E)). Then, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed with "reach loss eyes" (FIG. 40 (F)).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the "final battle reach" regardless of whether the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 10). .. That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 2 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "P21", "P22", or "P23", the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the final battle reach. Perform the accompanying fluctuation effect. The final battle reach, like the battle reach, is also executed after the N reach in the variable production.

Although the description of the final battle reach is omitted, it is a reach effect in which a ally character and an enemy character (second enemy character) perform a battle different from the battle reach, and the winner is indicated by the victory or defeat. In this reach effect, a success effect is executed when a small hit or a big hit is won, and a failure effect is executed when a loss is achieved. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect content and the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 are different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest in the game. It should be noted that the production content and the variation time of various variation effects can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

8-2-6. Development of production after the small hit game based on the lottery of special figure 2 If the result of the lottery of special figure 2 is a small hit, a successful production (winning production) is executed in the battle reach, and the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When is doublet and deterministically stopped and displayed, the effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently executes the V challenge effect shown in FIG. 41 (A). The V-challenge effect is an effect during a small hit game, and is an effect that informs the player that it is a chance to generate V passage. The V-challenge effect includes an indication that the V-attacker (second prize-winning device 36) should be aimed at and hit right.

When V-passage occurs in the small hit game, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V-passage notification effect shown in FIG. 41 (B). The V-passage notification effect includes an image in which the character "V" is designed. The V-passage notification effect functions as an effect of notifying the occurrence of V-passage. Further, the V-passage notification effect functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is executed.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the jackpot effect as shown in FIG. 41 (C) with the start of the jackpot game. Then, when the jackpot game is completed and the time is controlled to be shortened, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the mode shifts to the night background mode in which the night background image is displayed, and various effects such as variable effects are executed. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, even when V passage does not occur in the small hit game (when V does not pass), the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the background image of the night according to the end of the small hit game. It is controlled to the night background mode (see FIGS. 41 (A) and 41 (E)). The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment responds to the end of the small hit game (that is, the interval time after closing in the small hit game) even if V passage does not occur in the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2. This is because the number of time reductions is controlled to be 6 times (according to the passage of time). When the night background mode is controlled in the case of V non-passage, the character image of "night background mode continuation" is superimposed and displayed in front of the night background image for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) ( FIG. 41 (E). This suggests to the player that the V passage has not occurred (although the jackpot game has not been executed), but the time saving state has been set.

In this embodiment, when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is the small hit fluctuation based on the small hit winning, the stop time of the special symbol is as long as 20 seconds (see FIG. 10). This is to secure a time for performing the effect of notifying that the right-handed hit should be performed (right-handed notification effect) after the end of the variable display of the special figure 2 and before the execution of the small hit game. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when a winning effect (successful effect) is executed in the "final battle reach" based on the small hit winning, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. The V challenge effect shown in (A) is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the opportunity to win the second prize opening 35.

8-3. Notice of pending change according to Special Figure 2 Next, the notice of pending change according to Special Figure 2 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 91 displays a hold icon 9B suggesting that there is a special figure 2 hold as one of the look-ahead effects related to the special figure 2 in a special mode different from the normal mode. Equivalent) can be executed.

Specifically, the hold icon 9B in the normal mode is an icon composed of an image of “◯” (see FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B)). Further, there are a first special mode and a second special mode in the special mode, and the hold icon 9B of the first special mode has an image of "☆" and a character of "opportunity" as shown in FIG. 42 (A). It is an icon composed of an image (first special icon G70), and the hold icon 9B of the second special aspect is an icon composed of an image of “☆” and a character image of “super heat” as shown in FIG. 42 (B). (Second special icon G71). In FIG. 42, the icon corresponding to the variation effect is shown as the icon (the hold icon) 9C. Further, the hold icon 9B is an icon related to the earlier start winning as the position closer to the icon 9C. The hold icon 9B is displayed at the display position according to the winning order in the display mode determined by the following execution lottery at the time of winning the second starting port 21, and at the start of the new variable display of the special figure 2. , Shifts to the next display area.

The execution lottery of the pending change notice according to the special figure 2 is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 43. That is, in the effect control microcomputer 91, when the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "E2H01H" or "E2H03H", that is, the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit" or "small hit symbol b". In some cases, as the display mode of the hold icon 9B, the normal mode is selected at a rate of 10%, the first special mode is selected at a rate of 30%, and the second special mode is selected at a rate of 60%.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a hold icon 9B when the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "E2H04H", that is, when the pre-reading determination result is "small hit symbol c". As the display mode, the normal mode is selected at a rate of 10%, the first special mode is selected at a rate of 60%, and the second special mode is selected at a rate of 30%.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the hold icon 9B when the start winning command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is "E2H09H", that is, when the pre-reading determination result is "miss". As a result, the normal aspect is selected at a rate of 80%, the first special aspect is selected at a rate of 15%, and the second special aspect is selected at a rate of 5%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "big hit" or "small hit" (small hit symbol b and small hit symbol c), the special mode (first mode) is higher than that of the hold icon 9B in the normal mode. The hold icon 9B of the special mode and the second special mode) is easily displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon 9B in the normal mode is more likely to be displayed than the hold icon 9B in the special mode (first special mode and second special mode). Therefore, the hold icon 9B in the special mode functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big hit or a small hit has been won.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "small hit symbol b" or "big hit", it is better than the hold icon 9B of the first special mode (see the first special icon G70, FIG. 42 (A)). , The hold icon 9B of the second special mode (see the second special icon G71, FIG. 42 (B)) is easily displayed, but in the case of the "small hit symbol c", the hold icon 9B of the second special mode is used. Also, the hold icon 9B of the first special aspect is easily displayed. Therefore, when the hold icon 9B of the second special aspect is displayed, the small hit symbol b (given to the player rather than the small hit symbol c) is given to the player as compared with the case where the hold icon 9B of the first special aspect is displayed. It is suggested to the player that there is a high possibility that the player has won a small hit) or a "big hit" with a large amount of benefits. In this way, in this embodiment, the pending change notice not only suggests the degree of expectation that the small hit game will be executed and the degree of expectation that the big hit game will be executed, but it is possible that which small hit symbol has been won. It is even suggested that it is expensive.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a small hit is performed in a gaming machine capable of performing a jackpot game based on the passage of a specific area 39 in the second winning opening 35. When the game is executed, even if the big hit game is not executed, it is possible to control the time saving state so that it is easy to enter the second starting port 21 according to the end of the small hit game. It is possible (see FIG. 35).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state of the same number of time reductions is set regardless of whether V passage occurs or does not occur in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol b or the small hit symbol c. (See FIG. 8). That is, it is prevented that the number of time reductions differs depending on the presence or absence of V passage. Therefore, it is possible to limit the difference in earned profit due to the difference in the presence or absence of V passage only to the presence or absence of execution of the jackpot game. Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the passage to the specific area 39 is not generated in the small hit game, the same upper limit number of executions as in the case where the passage is not generated is guaranteed. Can provide sex.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, regardless of whether the small hit symbol b is won or the small hit symbol c is won, the number of time reductions is set to the same number (6 times) in the subsequent time reduction state. .. That is, in this embodiment, it is prevented that the number of time reductions differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol (small hit stop mode). Therefore, even if the types of small hit symbols are different, it is possible to prevent a difference in profit in the time saving state after the small hit game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the possibility of executing the small hit game may be suggested by the pending change notice (see FIG. 42), so that the game interest is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the hold change notice is executed according to the effect selection criteria (table shown in FIG. 43) according to the type of the small hit symbol (small hit stop mode), the hold change notice is given. It is possible to predict the type of small hit symbol from the execution status, and the game interest is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the small hit game is started, the time saving state ends, and even if the game ball cannot be passed through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, it is passed. Similarly to the above, the time saving state is controlled (see FIG. 35). Therefore, it is possible to provide a playability in which control to a time saving state is guaranteed even in the unlikely event of a ball jam or a launch failure.

It should be noted that ending the time saving state by the start of the small hit game has the following significance. That is, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the second starting port 21 is arranged upstream of the second winning opening 35 (see FIG. 1), the small hit game is performed. It is possible to prevent the game ball heading for the second large winning opening 35 from entering the second starting opening 21 and hindering the entry of the ball into the second large winning opening 35.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

<Second Embodiment>
The pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. The pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment in the types of small hit symbols that can be won based on the lottery of the special figure 2.

Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment uses the jackpot symbol type determination table and the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 44 to perform the jackpot symbol type determination and the small hit symbol type determination. The type of jackpot symbol in the second embodiment is the same as the type of jackpot symbol in the first embodiment (see FIG. 8). Further, the types of small hit symbols that can be won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 are also the same as those in the first embodiment. On the other hand, the types of small hit symbols that can be won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 are as follows.

That is, as shown in FIG. 44, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment has "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" (first small hit) as a small hit symbol that can be won based on the lottery of special figure 2. An example of a stop mode) and a “special figure 2_small hit symbol d” (an example of a second small hit stop mode). "Special figure 2_small hit symbol b" is a small hit symbol that can be won even in the first embodiment. In the small hit game based on "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design b", when the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the passing opening pattern (Fig. 34 (b)) and V passage occurs during the small hit game, it is substantially After the 10R jackpot game is executed, the number of time reductions is controlled to 6 times.

On the other hand, "special figure 2_small hit symbol d" is a small hit symbol peculiar to the second embodiment. In the small hit game based on "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Design d", when the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the passing opening pattern (34 (b)) and V passage occurs during the small hit game, it is actually 10R. After the jackpot game is executed, the number of time reductions is controlled to 100 times.

Here, the time saving state in which the number of time saving times is 100 times is a state in which the next big hit is substantially confirmed. In the lottery of Special Figure 2, the small hit is won with a probability of about 1/7, and as long as the game is played correctly, if the small hit is won, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 without fail. Is. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state in which the time saving number is 100 times (an example of the "first value") is a time saving state which is advantageous to the player as compared with the time saving state in which the time saving number is 1 time or 6 times. Further, it can be said that the small hit in which the number of time reductions is set to 100 is more advantageous to the player than the hit in which the number of time reductions is set to 1 or 6 (small hit or big hit).

On the other hand, if V passage is not generated in the small hit game based on "Special Figure 2_Small hit symbol d", the big hit game is not executed and the number of time reductions is 6 times according to the end of the small hit game. It is controlled to the time saving state (an example of "second value"). That is, in the second embodiment, when the "special figure 2_small hit symbol d" is won but the V passage is not generated, the time reduction state of the same number of time reductions as the V passage (substantially the next big hit is It is not controlled to the fixed time saving state), but as a guarantee for the player, it is controlled to the same time saving number of times (6 times) as when another small hit symbol ("Special figure 2_small hit symbol b") is won. I try to do it.

The flow of progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is as shown in FIG. 45. That is, it is controlled to the time saving state of 1 time or 6 times of the time saving through the big hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1. Then, in the lottery of special figure 2, when two kinds of big hits are won after the small hit winning, if the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", the time is shortened after the big hit game of 10R. The number of times shifts to the time saving state of 6 times. Further, if the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol d", after the big hit game of substantially 10R, the time reduction state shifts to the time reduction state of 100 times. When the time is reduced to 100 times, the acquisition of the next jackpot game is substantially confirmed. Further, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, when a type 1 jackpot (direct hit jackpot) is won, the number of time reductions is controlled to 6 times after the 10R jackpot game. Also in the second embodiment, at the start of the small hit game or the big hit game, the time saving flag is turned off and the time saving state ends.

Here, in the small hit game based on "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (in the case of non-passing V), the big hit game is not executed and V It shifts to the same time reduction state as when passing (time reduction state with 6 time reductions). On the other hand, in the small hit game based on "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol d", when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (when V does not pass), the big hit game is not executed and V passes. It shifts to the time saving state of the time saving number of times different from the time (the time saving state of the time saving number of 6 times). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is set to have the same number of time reductions when passing through V and when not passing through V, and different times when passing through V and when not passing through V. It has a small hit pattern.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, even if V passage is not generated in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol b or the small hit game based on the small hit symbol d, the number of time reductions is reduced. Is controlled to a time-saving state of 6 times, so even if a ball jam or a launch failure occurs, the player is guaranteed to control to such a time-saving state, and it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of the game. ..

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, in the time saving state when V passage is not generated in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol d, the number of time reductions is not 100 times (the same number as when passing V). , Is set to 6 times. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the following aggressive games. That is, in the case of a player who can distinguish whether the small hit symbol b has been won or the small hit symbol d has been won by the stop mode of the special symbol, the small hit symbol d is won in the time saving state where the number of time reductions is 100 times. There is a lack of fairness among the players because it is possible to take a strategic approach of waiting for the V passage to occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, the time saving state is terminated at the start of the small hit game, and even if the ball is clogged or the firing failure occurs and the V passage cannot be generated, the time saving state is controlled to 6 times. I am trying to do it. As a result, the player is given a minimum guarantee, and it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the small hit game related to the small hit symbol d passes through the specific area 39, the time saving state in which the execution of the next big hit game is substantially confirmed. Therefore, in such a small hit game related to the small hit symbol d, there is a great demerit that the passage to the specific area 39 is not generated. Therefore, it is possible to strengthen the deterrent against the above-mentioned aggressive striking.

<Other changes>
In the above embodiment, only one type of time saving state is provided, but any one of a plurality of types of time saving state is provided according to the type of hit symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) that triggers the control of the time saving state. It may be configured to be controlled by. Specifically, for example, when the time saving state is controlled based on the "big hit symbol A", the "big hit symbol B", or the "big hit symbol C", it is controlled to the time saving state A and the "small hit symbol b". When it is controlled to the time saving state based on, it is controlled to the time saving state B, and when it is controlled to the time saving state based on the "small hit symbol c", it is controlled to the time saving state C, and so on. May be good.

In this case, it is preferable to configure the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 to be different depending on the type of the time saving state. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), in the time saving state A, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be 2000 ms, and in the time saving state B, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be 3000 ms, and the time saving state is determined. In C, it may be configured so that the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is determined to be 1000 ms.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), in the time saving state A, the electric chew 22 is opened in an opening pattern in which the opening is performed twice at the opening interval of 1 second, and in the time saving state B, the electric chew 22 is opened. The electric chew 22 is released in the opening pattern in which the opening is performed once for 1.5 seconds, and in the time saving state C, the electric chew 22 is opened in the opening pattern in which the opening for 2.5 seconds is performed three times at the interval between the opening of 1 second. The chew 22 may be configured to be open.

With this configuration, the time-saving state C functions as a state in which it is easier to enter the electric chew 22 than the time-saving state A and the time-saving state B, and the time-saving state A moves to the electric chew 22 rather than the time-saving state B. It functions as a state in which it is easy to enter the ball. That is, the ease of entering the electric chew 22 in the time-saving state changes depending on which hit symbol serves as the control trigger in the time-saving state, so that the game interest can be improved.

In addition, when a plurality of types of time saving states are provided, any one of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the stop time, and the elements (opening number, opening time, interval time between opening, etc.) constituting the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 may be different. Just do it.

By the way, when a plurality of types of time saving states are provided in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, for example, if it is based on "big hit symbol A", "big hit symbol B", or "big hit symbol C", the time saving If it is controlled by the state A and is based on the "small hit symbol b", it is controlled by the time saving state B, if it is based on the "small hit symbol d", it is controlled by the time saving state C, and so on. Good.

Further, when a plurality of types of time saving states are provided as described above, it is preferable that the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected according to a different special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each type of time saving state. Specifically, for example, when the game control microcomputer 81 is controlled to the time saving state A, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state A shown in FIG. 47 (A). However, when the time saving state B is controlled, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state B shown in FIG. 47 (B), and the time saving state C is controlled. It is preferable to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state C shown in FIG. 47 (C).

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table has a different fluctuation pattern according to special figure 2. That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state A (FIG. 47 (A)), as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 30 seconds (P31 to P33) is the same as that of the first embodiment. Either) is determined. When these fluctuation patterns are selected, a fluctuation effect accompanied by battle reach is executed. Further, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state B (FIG. 47 (B)), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 40 seconds (any of P41 to P43) is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2. .. When these fluctuation patterns are selected, a variation effect accompanied by a story reach (a reach effect different from the battle reach, which notifies the winner depending on the success or failure of the story about the main character) is executed. Further, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 47 (C)) for the time saving state C, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 10 seconds (any of P51 to P53) is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2. .. When these fluctuation patterns are selected, a fluctuation effect accompanied by a mission reach (a reach effect different from the battle reach, which notifies the winner depending on whether or not the main character can clear a predetermined mission) is executed. To.

In this way, if the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 and the effect content are configured to be different according to the type of the time saving state, the progress speed of the special figure fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol) is changed for each time saving state, and the progress speed is also changed. Since the content of the production is also changed, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. It should be noted that the variation time of the special symbol and the effect content of the variation effect in each time saving state can be changed as appropriate.

Further, when a plurality of types of time saving states are provided as described above, it is preferable to configure the time saving states to be set to different production modes for each type of time saving state. Specifically, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set to the night background mode (FIG. 36 (B)) in the time saving state A as in the first embodiment, and is set to FIG. 48 (A) in the time saving state B. It is preferable to set the sky background mode in which the sky background shown is displayed, and in the time saving state C, set the space background mode in which the space background shown in FIG. 48 (B) is displayed. In this case, the sky background is displayed on the display screen 7a, which suggests to the player that the time saving state B has been entered. Further, the display of the space background on the display screen 7a suggests that the player has shifted to the time saving state C. In the sky background mode and the space background mode, the right-handed notification image RI and the remaining number display ZI are displayed on the display screen 7a as in the night background mode.

Note that, as in the second embodiment described above, when the time saving number is controlled to the time saving state C of 100 times after the type 2 big hit game based on the "small hit symbol d", FIG. 48 As shown in (C), the space background mode may be set, and the remaining number display ZI in a special mode different from the normal mode may be displayed. In the remaining number display ZI of the special mode shown in FIG. 48 (C), the portion displaying the remaining value of the time saving number in the remaining number display ZI of the normal mode (see FIG. 48 (B)) is rainbow-colored. Even if the special figure is changed, the displayed contents are not updated. According to the remaining number display ZI of such a special aspect, it is possible to suggest to the player that the next big hit is substantially confirmed. In the second embodiment described above, when the number of time reductions is controlled to the time reduction state of 100 times, the night background mode may be controlled and the remaining number display ZI in a special mode may be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the small hit game is executed when it is determined that the small hit is won based on the ball entering the starting port that triggers the execution of the special symbol lottery. A small hit game may be executed without determining whether or not the ball is a small hit based on the ball entering the mouth. Also in this case, if the small hit game is completed without the occurrence of V passage, the big hit game is not executed, but the time saving state may be controlled. In such a configuration, entering the ball into the accessory starting port is an example of the execution condition of the small hit game. Incidentally, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the small hit game is to be executed in the special symbol lottery, which is an example of the execution condition of the small hit game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of time reductions can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, in the second embodiment described above, the number of time reductions when the "small hit symbol d" is won and the V passage occurs is set to 50 times, and the "small hit symbol d" is set. The number of time reductions in the case of winning and the case where V passage does not occur may be set to 80 times. That is, the time saving state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game is shorter than the time saving state when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the small hit game (privilege game state). The configuration may be such that the number of times may be set to a large value. Further, in the second embodiment described above, when the "small hit symbol d" is won, the time saving state may be controlled to 100 times regardless of whether the V passage occurs or not. Further, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, when the "small hit symbol c" is won, it is different from the case where the "small hit symbol b" is won regardless of whether the V passage occurs or not. It may be configured to control the time saving state of the time saving number of times (for example, 30 times). Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the "small hit symbol b" is won or when the "small hit symbol c" is won, the number of time reductions when V passage does not occur is the number of times that V passage occurs. The configuration may be set to a value (for example, 3 times) smaller than the number of time reductions (for example, 6 times). Even if the number of time reductions when the V passage does not occur is set to a value smaller than the number of time reductions when the V passage occurs, the function as a guarantee for the player is exhibited. That is, the degree of guarantee can be changed as appropriate as long as it does not interfere with the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a small hit is won in the time saving state, the time saving state (privilege game state) is terminated at the start of the small hit game, but when the small hit winning is determined (when the special symbol changes start). ) May end the time saving state. In particular, when a gaming machine in which the variation display of the special figure 1 and the variation display of the special figure 2 can be executed at the same time (so-called simultaneous variation game machine), it is preferable to end at this timing. Further, the end timing of the time saving state may be after the lapse of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation based on the small hit winning and before the lapse of the stop time. In the present specification, when it is said that "the privileged game state is terminated by the start of the small hit game", in addition to the configuration in which the privileged game state is terminated before the small hit game is started, the small hit game It shall include a configuration in which the privileged game state is terminated at the start timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the time saving state is terminated at the start of the small hit game, but the game state may be controlled during the small hit game to be the same as before the small hit game. In this case, when the small hit game is executed based on the small hit winning in the time saving state, even if V passage does not occur in the small hit game, the winning small hit symbol is set according to the end of the small hit game. It may be configured so that the corresponding time reduction number of times is reset. Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a small hit is won when the time is not shortened, the time may be controlled to be reduced at the time of determining the small hit winning (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

Further, in the first embodiment, the "small hit symbol b" and the "small hit symbol c" are configured so that the actual number of rounds in the two types of big hit games based on V passage is different, but the types of small hit symbols are different. If they are different, the ease of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 in the small hit game may be different. Specifically, for example, in the small hit game based on the "small hit symbol b", the second large winning opening 35 is opened in an open pattern that allows the player to pass through the specific area 39 without fail, and the "small hit symbol c" is used. In the small hit game based on the above, the second large winning opening 35 may be opened in an opening pattern in which the passing rate to the specific area 39 is about 1/3. That is, when a plurality of small hit symbols are provided, the difference in benefits for each small hit symbol may be the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the big hit game, the number of time reductions, or the small hit game. It may be easy to pass through the specific area 39 in.

Further, in the above form, the expectation of the small hit winning is suggested by executing the hold change notice (hold change production) as the look-ahead effect based on the start winning command, but the expectation of the small hit winning is suggested. As the look-ahead effect, various known continuous effects such as so-called zone notice, same-color chance eyes, gimmick operation, and winning confirmation effects can be appropriately adopted.

Further, in the above embodiment, the V non-passing small hit (“Special Figure 1_Small hit symbol a”, see FIG. 8) may be won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, but the lottery of Special Figure 1 It may be configured so that the small hit is not won based on the above.

Further, in the above embodiment, the small hits that can be won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 are only the V non-passing small hits that are not expected to pass through the specific area 39 (V passing), but V passing is possible. It may be configured so that a small hit through V can be won. In this case, if V passing occurs during the small hit game based on the V passing small hit, the time saving number may be changed to a predetermined number of time saving states after the end of the type 2 big hit game. Further, in this case, even if V passage does not occur during the small hit game based on the V passing small hit, the time may be shortened according to the end of the small hit game. In this case, the number of time reductions may be different depending on whether the time reduction state is entered after the end of the type 2 jackpot game or the time reduction state is entered without the type 2 jackpot game being executed. Specifically, for example, in the former case, the number of time reductions may be set to 100 times, and in the latter case, the number of time reductions may be set to 6 times.

Further, in the above embodiment, the look-ahead effect suggesting the expectation of winning a small hit is executed based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, but based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, the ball is executed. It may be configured to execute the same look-ahead effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, but it may be a type of gaming machine other than the type 1 type 2 mixer such as a so-called "ST machine" or "probability variation loop machine". In the case of an ST machine or a probability variation loop machine, it may be a so-called "symbol probability variation machine" in which the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability is determined based on the type of the winning special symbol, or a V attacker (specific area). It may be a so-called "V probability change machine" in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the passage to the specific area in the large winning device having the above. In the case of a gaming machine of a type other than the 1st and 2nd kind mixers in this way, based on the small hit winning, the large winning opening without a specific area (V area) is opened inside, and the small hit It may be configured to be controlled in a time saving state according to the end of the game. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a new game property that can be controlled in a time-saving state without executing a jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer, but depending on the game playability to be realized, it may be a so-called honeymono (type 2 type machine) without a type 1 jackpot. That is, neither the lottery of Special Figure 1 nor the lottery of Special Figure 2 may be configured to win the so-called "direct hit jackpot".

Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called "direct hit jackpot" can be won based on the lottery of special figure 2, but the "direct hit jackpot" cannot be won based on the lottery of special figure 2, that is, special figure 2. The jackpot based on the lottery may consist of only two types of jackpots.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that V passage always occurs. It was configured. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that the V may pass but the V may not pass. If the configuration to be performed (that is, the timing when the distribution member 71 is in the pass allowable state and the timing of winning the second large winning opening 35 match well, the passage to the specific area 39 occurs, but if they do not match, the passage to the specific area 39 occurs. It may be configured so that the passage of the above does not occur). In this configuration, the lottery result of Special Figure 2 may be configured so that there is no loss, that is, a configuration in which a small hit or a large hit is always won.

Further, in the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is applied to the opening pattern in which the game ball winning the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (FIG. 34 (FIG. 34). b) and (c)). However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the right-handed hit is continued), if it is possible to cause the passage to the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game that has won the second major winning opening 35. It does not have to be an open pattern in which all of the spheres can pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, in an opening pattern in which 0.1-second opening is repeated 12 times, the game ball that wins when opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but when opened 10 to 12 times. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. That is, the opening pattern for passage may be an opening pattern in which it is possible to win a prize in the second special winning opening 35 and at least one of the game balls winning in the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39. In the case of an opening pattern as in this modified example, the opening / closing member of the second large winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily win the second large winning opening 35 at each opening. It is good to set it to. That is, it is possible to advance and retreat back and forth, and it is preferable to use an advance / retreat type in which the second major winning opening is closed when moving forward and the second major winning opening is opened when retreating backward. Then, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 may be arranged so as to roll on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. On top of that, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening / closing member is increased (for example, as a surface using a member having a high elastic force such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. It is good. Alternatively, a protrusion for slowing the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the passage of the game ball having the upper surface of the opening / closing member as the floor surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is configured to be opened according to a predetermined operation pattern controlled by time based on the start time of the small hit game (see FIG. 34). On the other hand, when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 reaches a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, one ball), the specific area 39 is opened (passing allowed state). It may be configured. In this case, in the special 2V passing small hit, the number of activated winning balls may be set to, for example, "1", and in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of operating trigger winning balls may be set to, for example, "7". In this way, the winning ball to the second large winning opening 35 can be passed to the specific area 39 at the time of the special 2V passing small hit. On the other hand, in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 does not reach 7 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds, so that the passage to the specific area 39 does not occur. Can be. Also in this case, the opening pattern at the time of the special 2V passing small hit is referred to as a passing opening pattern, and the opening pattern at the time of the special 1V non-passing small hit is referred to as a non-passing opening pattern. Further, even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls that trigger the operation, the passage of the specific area 39 is still switched at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 hold (second special figure hold) is set to "4", but the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 hold can be changed as appropriate. Further, there may be a configuration in which there is no special figure 2 hold, that is, a configuration in which the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 hold is “0”.

Further, in the above embodiment, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is set to about 1/7, and the passing rate (V passing rate) of the winning ball in the specific area 39 to the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. ) Is set to almost 100%, so that if the number of time reductions is set to 100 in the time reduction state, the execution of the jackpot game is substantially confirmed. On the other hand, the lottery result of the special figure 2 may not include a loss and the V passing rate may be approximately 100%. In this case, the execution of the jackpot game is substantially confirmed even with a small number of time reductions (for example, once).

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit number of executions (time reduction number) of the variation display of the special symbol in the time saving state is the total upper limit counted regardless of whether the variation display of the special figure 1 is executed or the variation display of the special figure 2 is executed. Although the number of executions is set, apart from the total upper limit number of executions, the special figure 1 upper limit number of executions that counts only the variable display of special figure 1 and the special figure 2 that counts only the variable display of special figure 2 An upper limit of the number of executions may be set, and the time saving state may be terminated when any of the times is satisfied. The upper limit execution number of special figure 1 and the upper limit execution number of special figure 2 can be set to a value different from the total upper limit execution number. Further, without setting the total upper limit execution number, the special figure 1 upper limit execution number and the special figure 2 upper limit execution number are provided so that the time saving state ends when any of the times is satisfied, or the special figure 2 Only the upper limit number of executions may be provided, and the time saving state may be terminated when this number of times is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the type of big hit and the type of small hit that can pass through V, only the hit that is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game is provided, but the hit that is controlled to the non-time saving state after the end of the big hit game. May be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the jackpot game (including the two-kind jackpot game) is executed based on the lottery of special figure 2 is better than the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of special figure 1. The configuration is such that the benefits that the player can obtain are large, but the reverse or the same may be used. In addition, the benefits that can be obtained by the player include the amount of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game and various settings related to the game state after the jackpot game (whether or not it is controlled in the time saving state, and it is controlled in the time saving state). The number of time reductions when done, etc.) is included.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit for performing the variation effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (display screen 7a of the image display device 7), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. Good. For example, in a configuration including a sub display device in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely produced on the display screen of the main display device, and the sub display device is provided. The display screen may be configured to perform variable effects of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
A determination means (game control microcomputer) that performs a determination process (process shown in FIG. 20) including a determination as to whether or not to execute a small hit game that opens a special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) into which a game ball can enter. (Processing related to judgment of winning or failing of small hits by 81) and
Based on the result of the determination process, the small hit game execution means (processing related to the execution of the small hit game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing the small hit game, and
A jackpot game execution means (related to execution of a jackpot game by a game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the game ball winning the special winning opening passing through the specific area (39). Processing) and
Bonus game state control means (for game control) that can be controlled to a privileged game state (time saving state) in which the game ball can easily enter the variable entry port (second starting port 21) in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. Processing related to control of the game state by the microcomputer 81)
The game state control means has the above-mentioned privilege regardless of whether the small hit game is executed, the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, or the game ball does not pass through the specific area. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized in that it can be controlled to a gaming state (see FIG. 35).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a gaming machine capable of executing a big hit game based on the passage of a specific area in the special winning opening, when the small hit game is executed, it is variable even if the big hit game is not executed. It is possible to provide a novel game property that can be controlled to a privileged game state in which it is easy to enter the ball into the ball entrance.

The invention according to means A2
The gaming machine according to means A1.
The game state control means
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the privilege game state is controlled according to the end of the big hit game (see step S2102 in FIG. 26).
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game, the game is controlled to the privileged game state according to the end of the small hit game (see step S2323 in FIG. 28). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the big hit game is not executed because there is no passage to the specific area in the small hit game, it is controlled to the privilege game state according to the end of the small hit game, which is a novel game. It becomes possible to provide sex.

The invention according to means A3
The gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2.
After variable display of a predetermined identification symbol (special symbol), a symbol display control means (process related to variable display and stop display of the special symbol by the game control microcomputer 81) for stopping and displaying the result of the determination process in a stop mode is provided. Prepare,
The game state control means terminates the privilege game state when the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time reduction number).
The upper limit of the number of executions is the privileged game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, and the privileged game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game. Is also a gaming machine characterized in that it is set to the same value (for example, 6 times, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in the number of time reductions depending on the presence or absence of V passage. Therefore, it is possible to limit the difference in earned profit due to the difference in the presence or absence of V passage only to the presence or absence of execution of the jackpot game.

The invention according to means A4
The gaming machine according to means A3.
The identification symbol stop mode that triggers the execution of the small hit game includes a first small hit stop mode (small hit symbol b) and a second small hit stop mode (small hit stop mode) different from the first small hit stop mode. There is a winning pattern c),
The upper limit number of executions in the privileged gaming state is the same regardless of whether the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small hit stop mode or the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is set to a value (for example, 6 times, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in the number of time reductions depending on the type of small hit stop mode. Therefore, even if the type of the small hit stop mode is different, it is possible to prevent a difference in the profit in the privileged game state after the small hit game.

The invention according to means A5
The gaming machine according to means A3.
The identification symbol stop mode that triggers the execution of the small hit game includes a first small hit stop mode (small hit symbol b) and a second small hit stop mode (small hit stop mode) different from the first small hit stop mode. There is a hit symbol d, see Fig. 44),
The upper limit number of executions in the privileged gaming state is a case where the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small hit stop mode and a case where the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is set to a different value (see FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the maximum number of executions in the subsequent privilege game state differs depending on whether the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small hit stop mode or the second small hit stop mode. Therefore, it is possible to raise interest in the type of small hit stop mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to means A6
The gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A5.
A look-ahead determination means that performs a look-ahead determination process including a look-ahead determination as to whether or not to execute the small hit game (a process related to the look-ahead determination by the game control microcomputer 81, that is, a process for specifying a start winning command) , See Figure 12)
Regarding transmission of commands (game control microcomputer 81) capable of transmitting pre-reading determination information (starting winning command) indicating the result of the look-ahead determination process to an effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of controlling the effect. Processing), and equipped with
The effect control means is capable of executing a specific effect (holding change notice, see FIG. 42) suggesting the degree of expectation that the small hit game will be executed based on the look-ahead determination information. Is.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the possibility of executing the small hit game may be suggested by the specific effect, so that the gaming interest is improved.

The invention according to means A7
The gaming machine according to means A6.
The small hit game is executed when the identification symbol indicating the result of the determination process is stopped and displayed in the small hit stop mode.
The look-ahead determination information includes information on the type of the small hit stop mode (information such as whether the small hit symbol b or the small hit symbol c, see FIG. 12).
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed based on an effect selection criterion according to the type of small hit stop mode indicated by the look-ahead determination information (see FIG. 43).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the specific effect is executed according to the effect selection criteria according to the type of the small hit stop mode, it is possible to predict the type of the small hit stop mode from the execution status of the specific effect. The game entertainment is improved.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1
A determination means (game control microcomputer) that performs a determination process (process shown in FIG. 20) including a determination as to whether or not to execute a small hit game that opens a special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) into which a game ball can enter. (Processing related to judgment of winning or failing of small hits by 81) and
Based on the result of the determination process, the small hit game execution means (processing related to the execution of the small hit game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing the small hit game, and
A jackpot game execution means (related to execution of a jackpot game by a game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the game ball winning the special winning opening passing through the specific area (39). Processing) and
Bonus game state control means (for game control) that can be controlled to a privileged game state (time saving state) in which the game ball can easily enter the variable entry port (second starting port 21) in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. Processing related to control of the game state by the microcomputer 81)
The game state control means
When the small hit game is executed based on the result of the determination process in the privilege game state, the privilege game state is terminated.
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to control the privileged gaming state regardless of whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the specific area in the small hit game (see FIG. 35).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the small hit game is started, the privilege game state ends. Even if the game ball cannot be passed through the specific area in the small hit game, it is the same as the case where the ball is passed. It is controlled to the privilege game state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the game property that the control to the privileged game state is guaranteed even in the event of a ball jam or a poor launch.

The invention according to means B2
The gaming machine according to means B1.
The game state control means
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the privilege game state is controlled according to the end of the big hit game (see step S2102 in FIG. 26).
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game, the game is controlled to the privileged game state according to the end of the small hit game (see step S2323 in FIG. 28). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the big hit game is not executed because there is no passage to the specific area in the small hit game, it is controlled to the privilege game state according to the end of the small hit game. It is possible to provide.

The invention according to means B3
The gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2.
After variable display of a predetermined identification symbol (special symbol), a symbol display control means (process related to variable display and stop display of the special symbol by the game control microcomputer 81) for stopping and displaying the result of the determination process in a stop mode is provided. Prepare,
The game state control means terminates the privilege game state when the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time reduction number).
The upper limit number of executions in the privilege game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game is the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is set to the same value as the upper limit number of executions (see FIG. 8) or a value smaller than this.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the maximum number of executions in the privileged gaming state when there is no passage to the specific area is equal to or less than the maximum number of executions in the privileged gaming state when there is passage to the specific area. Since it is set, it is possible to prevent the player from benefiting by not intentionally causing the passage to a specific area.

The invention according to means B4
The gaming machine according to means B3.
The upper limit number of executions in the privilege game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game is the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is set to the same value as the upper limit number of executions (6 times, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the passage to the specific area is not generated in the small hit game, the game property that the privileged gaming state of the same maximum number of executions as when it is generated is guaranteed. It is possible.

The invention according to means B5
The gaming machine according to means B3.
The identification symbol stop mode that triggers the execution of the small hit game includes a first small hit stop mode (small hit symbol b) and a second small hit stop mode (small hit stop mode) different from the first small hit stop mode. There is a winning symbol d),
The maximum number of executions in the privilege game state is
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small hit stop mode, the same value is used regardless of whether the game ball has passed or not passed through the specific area (6 when V is passed and when V is not passed). Times, see FIG. 44)
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode, the value is smaller when the game ball does not pass than when the game ball passes through the specific area (100 times when passing V, It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is set to 6 times when V is not passed (see FIG. 44).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when there is no passage to the specific area in the small hit game according to the second small hit stop mode, the maximum number of executions in the privileged game state is the passage to the specific area. Since the value is smaller than that of the case where the value is smaller than the case where the value is smaller than the case where the value is smaller than the case where the value is smaller than the case where the value is smaller than that in the case of

The invention according to means B6
The gaming machine according to means B5.
The maximum number of executions in the privilege game state is
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode and the game ball passes through the specific area, the big hit game is likely to be executed before the variable display of the upper limit execution number is executed. Set to a value of 1 (100 times),
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode and the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the variation display of the upper limit number of executions is higher than when the first value is set. Is a gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game is set to a second value (6 times), which is difficult to be executed, before the game is executed (see FIG. 45).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the small hit game according to the second small hit stop mode is passed to a specific area, it is controlled to a privileged game state in which the execution of the next big hit game is substantially confirmed. Therefore, in the small hit game related to the second small hit stop mode, there is a great demerit that the passage to the specific area is not generated. Therefore, it is possible to strengthen the deterrent against the unplanned striking as described above.

The invention according to means B7
The gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B6.
When the small hit game is executed based on the result of the determination process relating to the entry into the variable entrance, at least one of the game balls winning the special winning opening in the small hit game is said to be the above. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to pass through a specific area (see FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c)).

In a gaming machine having this configuration, there is a great disadvantage when the passage to a specific area cannot be generated in the small hit game due to ball clogging or poor firing. Therefore, the significance of profit security by the above configuration becomes stronger.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 21 ... Second start port (variable ball entry port)
35 ... 2nd Grand Prize (Special Winner)
39 ... Specific area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board

Claims (7)

Judgment means for performing judgment processing including judgment of whether to execute a small hit game that opens a special winning opening where a game ball can enter, and
Based on the result of the determination process, the small hit game executing means capable of executing the small hit game and the small hit game executing means.
A jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball that has won the special winning opening has passed through a specific area.
It is equipped with a game state control means that can control the privileged game state in which the game ball can easily enter the variable entrance port where the ease of entering the game ball can be changed.
The game state control means
When the small hit game is executed based on the result of the determination process in the privilege game state, the privilege game state is terminated.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to control the privileged gaming state regardless of whether the gaming ball passes or does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The game state control means
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the privilege game state is controlled according to the end of the big hit game.
A gaming machine characterized in that when a gaming ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game, the game is controlled to the privileged gaming state according to the end of the small hit game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
A symbol display control means for displaying a predetermined identification symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the result of the determination process in a stop mode is provided.
The game state control means terminates the privilege game state when the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of executions.
The upper limit number of executions in the privilege game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game is the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set to a value equal to or smaller than the upper limit number of executions. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
The upper limit number of executions in the privilege game state when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the small hit game is the privilege game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set to the same value as the upper limit number of executions. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
The stop mode of the identification symbol that triggers the execution of the small hit game includes a first small hit stop mode and a second small hit stop mode different from the first small hit stop mode.
The maximum number of executions in the privilege game state is
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first small hit stop mode, the same value is set regardless of whether the game ball has passed or not passed through the specific area.
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode, the value is set to a smaller value when the game ball does not pass than when the game ball passes through the specific area. Pachinko machine. The gaming machine according to claim 5.
The maximum number of executions in the privilege game state is
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode and the game ball passes through the specific area, the big hit game is likely to be executed before the variable display of the upper limit execution number is executed. Set to a value of 1
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the second small hit stop mode and the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the variation display of the upper limit number of executions is higher than when the first value is set. Is set to a second value at which the jackpot game is difficult to be executed before the game is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
When the small hit game is executed based on the result of the determination process relating to the entry into the variable entrance, at least one of the game balls winning the special winning opening in the small hit game is said to be the above. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to pass through a specific area.

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